Boys Hope Girls Hope
Boys Hope Girls Hope is a nonprofit organization that provides long-term educational and career support for young people from middle school to career launch, operating across the United States and in Latin America.
Services
Boys Hope Girls Hope provides long-term nurturing support, education, and guidance from middle school into career launch. The program offers access, opportunity, and a network for young people, helping them leverage their strengths and reach their goals. Providing an environment that fosters personal growth, Boys Hope Girls Hope ensures that youth are well-prepared for post-secondary education and the career challenges that follow.
Mission
The mission of Boys Hope Girls Hope is to nurture and guide motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready individuals. The organization emphasizes the development of lifelong learners who are prepared for post-secondary education, with agency and confidence to maximize their potential and purpose. The program instills values of generosity, service, and societal awareness, inspired by the Jesuit principle of being a person for others.
Nonprofit Status and Affiliates
Boys Hope Girls Hope operates as a nonprofit organization with a wide reach, having affiliates in various locations across the United States and Latin America. This includes affiliates in Arizona, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Colorado, Detroit, Guatemala, Illinois, Kansas City, Mexico, New Orleans, New York, Northeastern Ohio, Pittsburgh, Southern California, and St. Louis. Serving more than 1,200 young people in both Residential and Academy settings, the organization is dedicated to making a significant impact in the communities it serves.
Educational Programs
Boys Hope Girls Hope develops comprehensive educational programs that prepare young people for post-secondary education and beyond. The programs aim to equip youth with the necessary 21st-century skills to be competitive for internships, jobs, careers, and leadership opportunities. By fostering a sense of agency and confidence, the organization helps participants maximize their purpose, passion, and potential.
Values and Diversity
Boys Hope Girls Hope is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its operations. The organization cultivates an environment that encourages reflection and awareness of societal needs. It also inspires young people to have the courage to be change-makers within their communities. These efforts are bolstered by the foundational Jesuit value of being a person for others, emphasizing community service and generosity.